The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 30,800
€ 27,800
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
101.5
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.82 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
848 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
